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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.46, 373.56 and 196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.46, 373.56 and 196.66 is: 271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.46 : 373.56 = 196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.46/373.56 = 196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.46x = 373.56 × 196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.46x = 73,464.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,464.31/270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.63

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