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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.39, 374.12 and 193.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.39, 374.12 and 193.63 is: 266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.39 : 374.12 = 193.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.39/374.12 = 193.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.39x = 374.12 × 193.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.39x = 72,439.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,439.47/271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.93

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