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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 406.20 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 406.20 and 255.08 is: 381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 406.20 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/406.20 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 406.20 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 103,612.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,612.22/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.65

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