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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.58, 375.12 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.58, 375.12 and 201.74 is: 278.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.58 : 375.12 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.58/375.12 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.58x = 375.12 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.58x = 75,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,676.71/271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.65

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