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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.39, 374.10 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.39, 374.10 and 200.38 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.39 : 374.10 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.39/374.10 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.39x = 374.10 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.39x = 74,962.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,962.16/271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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