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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.46, 374.25 and 193.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.46, 374.25 and 193.70 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.46 : 374.25 = 193.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.46/374.25 = 193.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.46x = 374.25 × 193.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.46x = 72,492.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,492.23/271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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