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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 367.02 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 367.02 and 271.80 is: 367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 367.02 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/367.02 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 367.02 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 99,756.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,756.04/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.02

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