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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 407.66 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 407.66 and 194.87 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 407.66 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/407.66 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 407.66 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 79,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,437.69/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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