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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.33, 406.44 and 202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.33, 406.44 and 202.75 is: 303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.33 : 406.44 = 202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.33/406.44 = 202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.33x = 406.44 × 202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.33x = 82,405.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,405.71/271.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.71

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