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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.55, 373.23 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.55, 373.23 and 196.70 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.55 : 373.23 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.55/373.23 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.55x = 373.23 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.55x = 73,414.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,414.34/270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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