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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.70, 375.12 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.70, 375.12 and 193.19 is: 266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.70 : 375.12 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.70/375.12 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.70x = 375.12 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.70x = 72,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,467.56/271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.72

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