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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 407.23 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 407.23 and 195.10 is: 292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 407.23 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/407.23 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 407.23 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 79,450.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,450.57/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.65

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