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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 369.90 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 369.90 and 271.80 is: 369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 369.90 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/369.90 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 369.90 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 100,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,538.82/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.90

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