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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.81, 374.64 and 249.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.81, 374.64 and 249.77 is: 344.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.81 : 374.64 = 249.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.81/374.64 = 249.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.81x = 374.64 × 249.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.81x = 93,573.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,573.83/271.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.26

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