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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.58, 406.10 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.58, 406.10 and 206.60 is: 308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.58 : 406.10 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.58/406.10 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.58x = 406.10 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.58x = 83,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,898.75/271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.93

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