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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.24, 406.38 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.24, 406.38 and 202.60 is: 303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.24 : 406.38 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.24/406.38 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.24x = 406.38 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.24x = 82,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,332.59/271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.54

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