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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.91, 373.27 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.91, 373.27 and 250.04 is: 343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.91 : 373.27 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.91/373.27 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.91x = 373.27 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.91x = 93,332.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,332.43/271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.25

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