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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.29, 404.94 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.29, 404.94 and 251.22 is: 374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.29 : 404.94 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.29/404.94 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.29x = 404.94 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.29x = 101,729.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,729.03/271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.98

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