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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.50, 374.94 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.50, 374.94 and 194.28 is: 268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.50 : 374.94 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.50/374.94 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.50x = 374.94 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.50x = 72,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,843.34/271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.30

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