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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 372.94 and 196.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 372.94 and 196.55 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 372.94 = 196.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/372.94 = 196.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 372.94 × 196.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 73,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,300.40/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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