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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.60, 374.72 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.60, 374.72 and 193.06 is: 266.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.60 : 374.72 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.60/374.72 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.60x = 374.72 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.60x = 72,343.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,343.44/271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.36

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