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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.34, 406.25 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.34, 406.25 and 207.02 is: 309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.34 : 406.25 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.34/406.25 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.34x = 406.25 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.34x = 84,101.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,101.88/271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.95

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