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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.61, 406.79 and 254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.61, 406.79 and 254.69 is: 381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.61 : 406.79 = 254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.61/406.79 = 254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.61x = 406.79 × 254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.61x = 103,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,604.07/271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.44

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