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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 407.38 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 407.38 and 206.60 is: 309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 407.38 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/407.38 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 407.38 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 84,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,164.83/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.97

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