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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.86, 375.03 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.86, 375.03 and 194.28 is: 268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.86 : 375.03 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.86/375.03 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.86x = 375.03 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.86x = 72,860.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,860.83/271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.01

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