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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 372.75 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 372.75 and 197.08 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 372.75 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/372.75 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 372.75 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 73,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,461.57/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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