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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.43, 374.48 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.43, 374.48 and 192.76 is: 265.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.43 : 374.48 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.43/374.48 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.43x = 374.48 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.43x = 72,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,182.86/271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.94

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