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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.94, 407.16 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.94, 407.16 and 189.50 is: 283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.94 : 407.16 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.94/407.16 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.94x = 407.16 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.94x = 77,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,154.78/271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.73

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