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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.33, 407.10 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.33, 407.10 and 194.78 is: 292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.33 : 407.10 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.33/407.10 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.33x = 407.10 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.33x = 79,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,294.94/271.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.25

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