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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.11, 402.52 and 271.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.11, 402.52 and 271.61 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.11 : 402.52 = 271.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.11/402.52 = 271.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.11x = 402.52 × 271.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.11x = 109,325.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,325.09/292.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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