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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.86, 408.40 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.86, 408.40 and 195.02 is: 292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.86 : 408.40 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.86/408.40 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.86x = 408.40 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.86x = 79,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,646.17/271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.97

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