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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.37, 368.94 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.37, 368.94 and 197.46 is: 272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.37 : 368.94 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.37/368.94 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.37x = 368.94 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.37x = 72,849.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,849.91/267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.47

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