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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.60, 406.94 and 261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.60, 406.94 and 261.60 is: 391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.60 : 406.94 = 261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.60/406.94 = 261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.60x = 406.94 × 261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.60x = 106,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,455.50/271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.96

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