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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 407.50 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 407.50 and 194.72 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 407.50 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/407.50 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 407.50 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 79,345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,345.88/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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