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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 372.60 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 372.60 and 196.56 is: 271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 372.60 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/372.60 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 372.60 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 73,238.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,238.26/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.13

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