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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 375.22 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 375.22 and 261.64 is: 361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 375.22 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/375.22 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 375.22 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 98,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,172.56/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.43

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