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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.22, 406.68 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.22, 406.68 and 194.66 is: 291.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.22 : 406.68 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.22/406.68 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.22x = 406.68 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.22x = 79,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,164.33/271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.88

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