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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.40, 406.20 and 249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.40, 406.20 and 249.80 is: 373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.40 : 406.20 = 249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.40/406.20 = 249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.40x = 406.20 × 249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.40x = 101,468.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,468.76/271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.87

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