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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.19, 374.35 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.19, 374.35 and 192.62 is: 265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.19 : 374.35 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.19/374.35 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.19x = 374.35 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.19x = 72,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,107.30/271.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.89

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