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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.31, 374.22 and 250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.31, 374.22 and 250.79 is: 345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.31 : 374.22 = 250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.31/374.22 = 250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.31x = 374.22 × 250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.31x = 93,848.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,848.76/271.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.92

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