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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.69, 406.75 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.69, 406.75 and 203.04 is: 303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 406.75 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/406.75 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 406.75 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 82,586.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,586.52/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.97

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