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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.42, 406.94 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.42, 406.94 and 194.34 is: 291.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.42 : 406.94 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.42/406.94 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.42x = 406.94 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.42x = 79,084.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,084.72/271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.37

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