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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.18, 406.77 and 210.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.18, 406.77 and 210.13 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.18 : 406.77 = 210.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.18/406.77 = 210.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.18x = 406.77 × 210.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.18x = 85,474.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,474.58/271.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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