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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.18, 406.44 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.18, 406.44 and 190 is: 284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.18 : 406.44 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.18/406.44 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.18x = 406.44 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.18x = 77,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,223.60/271.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.77

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