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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.74, 369.57 and 198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.74, 369.57 and 198.03 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.74 : 369.57 = 198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.74/369.57 = 198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.74x = 369.57 × 198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.74x = 73,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,184.24/267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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