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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.88, 374.92 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.88, 374.92 and 206.60 is: 284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.88 : 374.92 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.88/374.92 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.88x = 374.92 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.88x = 77,458.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,458.47/271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.90

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