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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.36, 406.32 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.36, 406.32 and 190.24 is: 284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.36 : 406.32 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.36/406.32 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.36x = 406.32 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.36x = 77,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,298.32/271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.86

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