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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 407.16 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 407.16 and 188.33 is: 282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 407.16 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/407.16 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 407.16 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 76,678.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,678.41/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.30

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