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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 407.42 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 407.42 and 195.22 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 407.42 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/407.42 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 407.42 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 79,536.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,536.80/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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