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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.89, 374.90 and 252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.89, 374.90 and 252.45 is: 348.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.89 : 374.90 = 252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.89/374.90 = 252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.89x = 374.90 × 252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.89x = 94,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,642.24/271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.09

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