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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.81, 373.51 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.81, 373.51 and 197.37 is: 272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.81 : 373.51 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.81/373.51 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.81x = 373.51 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.81x = 73,719.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,719.67/270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.22

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