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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.32, 373.93 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.32, 373.93 and 192.64 is: 265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.32 : 373.93 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.32/373.93 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.32x = 373.93 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.32x = 72,034.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,034.53/271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.49

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