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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.94, 375.46 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.94, 375.46 and 194.18 is: 268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.94 : 375.46 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.94/375.46 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.94x = 375.46 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.94x = 72,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,906.82/271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.10

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