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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.53, 373.19 and 196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.53, 373.19 and 196.73 is: 271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.53 : 373.19 = 196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.53/373.19 = 196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.53x = 373.19 × 196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.53x = 73,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,414.82/270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.38

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