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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 407.16 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 407.16 and 190.44 is: 285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 407.16 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/407.16 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 407.16 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 77,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,539.55/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.33

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