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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.86, 407.58 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.86, 407.58 and 190.46 is: 285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.86 : 407.58 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.86/407.58 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.86x = 407.58 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.86x = 77,627.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,627.69/271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.54

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