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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.27, 373.21 and 196.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.27, 373.21 and 196.43 is: 271.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.27 : 373.21 = 196.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.27/373.21 = 196.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.27x = 373.21 × 196.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.27x = 73,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,307.28/270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.24

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