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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.40, 391.92 and 271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.40, 391.92 and 271.18 is: 375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.40 : 391.92 = 271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.40/391.92 = 271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.40x = 391.92 × 271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.40x = 106,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,278.91/283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.02

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