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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 368.66 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 368.66 and 197.48 is: 272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 368.66 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/368.66 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 368.66 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 72,802.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,802.98/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.30

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