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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 406.62 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 406.62 and 194.64 is: 291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 406.62 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/406.62 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 406.62 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 79,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,144.52/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.32

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