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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.73, 374.43 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.73, 374.43 and 251.80 is: 346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.73 : 374.43 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.73/374.43 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.73x = 374.43 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.73x = 94,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,281.47/271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.97

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