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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 373.99 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 373.99 and 193.52 is: 267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 373.99 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/373.99 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 373.99 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 72,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,374.54/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.06

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