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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.69, 374.64 and 209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.69, 374.64 and 209.39 is: 288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 374.64 = 209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/374.64 = 209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 374.64 × 209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 78,443.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,443.21/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.73

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