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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.45, 407.17 and 190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.45, 407.17 and 190.65 is: 285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.45 : 407.17 = 190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.45/407.17 = 190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.45x = 407.17 × 190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.45x = 77,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,626.45/271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.97

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