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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.61, 374.72 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.61, 374.72 and 193.07 is: 266.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.61 : 374.72 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.61/374.72 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.61x = 374.72 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.61x = 72,344.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,344.35/271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.36

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