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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.69, 374.56 and 209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.69, 374.56 and 209.59 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 374.56 = 209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/374.56 = 209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 374.56 × 209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 78,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,502.57/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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