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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.27, 406.45 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.27, 406.45 and 193.84 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.27 : 406.45 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.27/406.45 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.27x = 406.45 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.27x = 78,785.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,785.30/271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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