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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.28, 373.92 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.28, 373.92 and 261.20 is: 360.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.28 : 373.92 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.28/373.92 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.28x = 373.92 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.28x = 97,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,667.90/271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.03

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