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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.95, 406.69 and 194.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.95, 406.69 and 194.00 is: 291.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.95 : 406.69 = 194.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.95/406.69 = 194.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.95x = 406.69 × 194.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.95x = 78,895.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,895.34/270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.19

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