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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.33, 374.60 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.33, 374.60 and 192.81 is: 266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.33 : 374.60 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.33/374.60 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.33x = 374.60 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.33x = 72,226.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,226.63/271.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.19

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