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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.75, 374.70 and 193.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.75, 374.70 and 193.09 is: 266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.75 : 374.70 = 193.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.75/374.70 = 193.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.75x = 374.70 × 193.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.75x = 72,348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,348.95/271.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.24

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