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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.25, 372.70 and 259.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.25, 372.70 and 259.17 is: 356.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.25 : 372.70 = 259.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.25/372.70 = 259.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.25x = 372.70 × 259.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.25x = 96,594.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,594.73/271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.11

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