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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.85, 374.22 and 262.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.85, 374.22 and 262.97 is: 362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.85 : 374.22 = 262.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.85/374.22 = 262.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.85x = 374.22 × 262.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.85x = 98,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,406.76/271.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.00

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