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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.88, 407.52 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.88, 407.52 and 210.56 is: 315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.88 : 407.52 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.88/407.52 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.88x = 407.52 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.88x = 85,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,807.41/271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.61

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