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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.63, 373.82 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.63, 373.82 and 196.11 is: 270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.63 : 373.82 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.63/373.82 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.63x = 373.82 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.63x = 73,308.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,308.86/270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.88

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