Solve the proportion. Round the result to three significant digits when necessary. $\frac { 94.8 } { 6.78 } = \frac { x } { 19.3 }$
A) x = 273
B) x = 271
C) x = 33.3
D) x = 268
E) x = 270

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To solve the proportion:

\begin{align*}
\frac{94.8}{6.78} &= \frac{x}{19.3} \
\Rightarrow x &= \frac{94.8}{6.78} 	imes 19.3 \
&= 270.0089 \
&\approx 270 \quad 	ext{(rounded to three significant digits)}
\end{align*}

So the best choice is E, since it is the only option that lists 270.

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Solve the Proportion $\frac { 94.8 } { 6.78 } = \frac { x } { 19.3 }$