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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 374.96 and 198.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 374.96 and 198.11 is: 273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 374.96 = 198.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/374.96 = 198.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 374.96 × 198.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 74,284.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,284.76/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.35

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