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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 407.11 and 210.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 407.11 and 210.79 is: 316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 407.11 = 210.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/407.11 = 210.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 407.11 × 210.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 85,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,814.72/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.03

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