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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 372.78 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 372.78 and 196.47 is: 271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 372.78 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/372.78 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 372.78 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 73,239.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,239.10/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.02

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