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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.98, 407.52 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.98, 407.52 and 190.80 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.98 : 407.52 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.98/407.52 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.98x = 407.52 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.98x = 77,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,754.82/271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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