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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.49, 373.12 and 196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.49, 373.12 and 196.72 is: 271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.49 : 373.12 = 196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.49/373.12 = 196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.49x = 373.12 × 196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.49x = 73,400.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,400.17/270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.36

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