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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 410.25 and 271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 410.25 and 271.07 is: 407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 410.25 = 271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/410.25 = 271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 410.25 × 271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 111,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,204.42/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.05

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