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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.86, 377.03 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.86, 377.03 and 262.14 is: 363.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.86 : 377.03 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.86/377.03 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.86x = 377.03 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.86x = 98,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,833.33/271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.54

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