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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.90, 405.88 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.90, 405.88 and 251.88 is: 375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.90 : 405.88 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.90/405.88 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.90x = 405.88 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.90x = 102,229.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,229.77/271.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.98

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