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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.50, 406.26 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.50, 406.26 and 189.96 is: 284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.50 : 406.26 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.50/406.26 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.50x = 406.26 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.50x = 77,173.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,173.15/271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.25

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