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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.08, 373.50 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.08, 373.50 and 193.32 is: 266.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.08 : 373.50 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.08/373.50 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.08x = 373.50 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.08x = 72,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,205.02/271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.36

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