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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 373.65 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 373.65 and 193.28 is: 266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 373.65 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/373.65 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 373.65 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 72,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,219.52/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.45

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