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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.46, 368.99 and 197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.46, 368.99 and 197.69 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.46 : 368.99 = 197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.46/368.99 = 197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.46x = 368.99 × 197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.46x = 72,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,943.54/267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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