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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 405.18 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 405.18 and 250.74 is: 373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 405.18 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/405.18 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 405.18 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 101,594.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,594.83/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.79

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