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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 407.56 and 210.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 407.56 and 210.64 is: 315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 407.56 = 210.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/407.56 = 210.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 407.56 × 210.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 85,848.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,848.44/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.90

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