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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.88, 369.80 and 197.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.88, 369.80 and 197.95 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.88 : 369.80 = 197.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.88/369.80 = 197.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.88x = 369.80 × 197.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.88x = 73,201.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,201.91/267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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