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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.45, 406.86 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.45, 406.86 and 194.60 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.45 : 406.86 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.45/406.86 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.45x = 406.86 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.45x = 79,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,175.24/271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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