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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.70, 373.36 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.70, 373.36 and 197.08 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.70 : 373.36 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.70/373.36 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.70x = 373.36 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.70x = 73,581.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,581.79/270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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