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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.71, 374.76 and 202.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.71, 374.76 and 202.01 is: 278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.71 : 374.76 = 202.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.71/374.76 = 202.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.71x = 374.76 × 202.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.71x = 75,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,703.39/271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.62

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