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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.64, 407.46 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.64, 407.46 and 190.64 is: 285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.64 : 407.46 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.64/407.46 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.64x = 407.46 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.64x = 77,678.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,678.17/271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.96

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