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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.77, 374.13 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.77, 374.13 and 206.16 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.77 : 374.13 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.77/374.13 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.77x = 374.13 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.77x = 77,130.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,130.64/271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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