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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.96, 408.04 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.96, 408.04 and 195.41 is: 293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.96 : 408.04 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.96/408.04 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.96x = 408.04 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.96x = 79,735.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,735.63/271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.19

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