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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.83, 407.97 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.83, 407.97 and 206.88 is: 310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.83 : 407.97 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.83/407.97 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.83x = 407.97 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.83x = 84,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,400.83/271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.49

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