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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.81, 375.60 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.81, 375.60 and 209.80 is: 289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.81 : 375.60 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.81/375.60 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.81x = 375.60 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.81x = 78,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,800.88/271.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.91

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