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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 406.07 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 406.07 and 193.59 is: 290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 406.07 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/406.07 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 406.07 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 78,611.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,611.39/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.06

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