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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.40, 373.86 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.40, 373.86 and 202.28 is: 278.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.40 : 373.86 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.40/373.86 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.40x = 373.86 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.40x = 75,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,624.40/271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.65

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