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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.95, 374.48 and 193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.95, 374.48 and 193.27 is: 266.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.95 : 374.48 = 193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.95/374.48 = 193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.95x = 374.48 × 193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.95x = 72,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,375.75/271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.14

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