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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.69, 407.36 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.69, 407.36 and 207.11 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 407.36 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/407.36 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 407.36 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 84,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,367.83/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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