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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.81, 375.27 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.81, 375.27 and 255.61 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.81 : 375.27 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.81/375.27 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.81x = 375.27 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.81x = 95,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,922.76/271.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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