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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 374.90 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 374.90 and 196.11 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 374.90 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/374.90 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 374.90 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 73,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,520.66/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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