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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.26, 374.49 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.26, 374.49 and 192.60 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.26 : 374.49 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.26/374.49 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.26x = 374.49 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.26x = 72,126.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,126.77/271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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