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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.74, 406.98 and 210.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.74, 406.98 and 210.69 is: 315.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.74 : 406.98 = 210.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.74/406.98 = 210.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.74x = 406.98 × 210.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.74x = 85,746.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,746.62/271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.55

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