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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.71, 373.22 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.71, 373.22 and 196.13 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.71 : 373.22 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.71/373.22 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.71x = 373.22 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.71x = 73,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,196.79/270.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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