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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.20, 406.62 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.20, 406.62 and 209.34 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.20 : 406.62 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.20/406.62 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.20x = 406.62 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.20x = 85,121.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,121.83/271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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