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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 368.88 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 368.88 and 197.24 is: 272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 368.88 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/368.88 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 368.88 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 72,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,757.89/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.32

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