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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 407.78 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 407.78 and 200.24 is: 300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 407.78 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/407.78 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 407.78 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 81,653.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,653.87/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.46

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