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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.35, 368.83 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.35, 368.83 and 197.58 is: 272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.35 : 368.83 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.35/368.83 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.35x = 368.83 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.35x = 72,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,871.59/267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.57

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