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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.03, 373.24 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.03, 373.24 and 196.86 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.03 : 373.24 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.03/373.24 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.03x = 373.24 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.03x = 73,476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,476.03/270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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