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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.84, 374.88 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.84, 374.88 and 194.08 is: 267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.84 : 374.88 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.84/374.88 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.84x = 374.88 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.84x = 72,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,756.71/271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.65

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