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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.86, 407.84 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.86, 407.84 and 195.41 is: 293.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.86 : 407.84 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.86/407.84 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.86x = 407.84 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.86x = 79,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,696.06/271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.16

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