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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.31, 374.99 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.31, 374.99 and 198.14 is: 273.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.31 : 374.99 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.31/374.99 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.31x = 374.99 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.31x = 74,297.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,297.65/271.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.85

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