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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.55, 369.36 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.55, 369.36 and 197.49 is: 272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.55 : 369.36 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.55/369.36 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.55x = 369.36 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.55x = 72,944.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,944.21/267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.63

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