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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.34, 368.73 and 197.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.34, 368.73 and 197.38 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.34 : 368.73 = 197.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.34/368.73 = 197.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.34x = 368.73 × 197.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.34x = 72,779.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,779.93/267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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