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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.94, 374.81 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.94, 374.81 and 198.14 is: 273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.94 : 374.81 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.94/374.81 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.94x = 374.81 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.94x = 74,261.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,261.99/271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.09

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