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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 406.22 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 406.22 and 202.37 is: 302.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 406.22 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/406.22 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 406.22 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 82,203.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,203.70/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.64

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