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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.90, 405.86 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.90, 405.86 and 239.50 is: 357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.90 : 405.86 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.90/405.86 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.90x = 405.86 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.90x = 97,203.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,203.47/271.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.50

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