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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.71, 374.99 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.71, 374.99 and 194.13 is: 267.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.71 : 374.99 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.71/374.99 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.71x = 374.99 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.71x = 72,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,795.84/271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.92

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