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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.46, 374.78 and 209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.46, 374.78 and 209.17 is: 288.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.46 : 374.78 = 209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.46/374.78 = 209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.46x = 374.78 × 209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.46x = 78,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,390.75/271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.77

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