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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.34, 373.37 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.34, 373.37 and 250.68 is: 344.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.34 : 373.37 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.34/373.37 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.34x = 373.37 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.34x = 93,596.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,596.39/271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.94

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