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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.70, 407.61 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.70, 407.61 and 203.01 is: 304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.70 : 407.61 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.70/407.61 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.70x = 407.61 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.70x = 82,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,746.81/271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.55

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