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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.25, 374.33 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.25, 374.33 and 193.76 is: 267.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.25 : 374.33 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.25/374.33 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.25x = 374.33 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.25x = 72,530.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,530.18/271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.39

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