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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.28, 368.64 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.28, 368.64 and 197.32 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.28 : 368.64 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.28/368.64 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.28x = 368.64 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.28x = 72,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,740.04/267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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