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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 407.58 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 407.58 and 190.41 is: 285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 407.58 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/407.58 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 407.58 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 77,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,607.31/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.80

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