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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.40, 407.70 and 199.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.40, 407.70 and 199.71 is: 300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.40 : 407.70 = 199.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.40/407.70 = 199.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.40x = 407.70 × 199.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.40x = 81,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,421.77/271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.01

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