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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.87, 373.83 and 197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.87, 373.83 and 197.26 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.87 : 373.83 = 197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.87/373.83 = 197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.87x = 373.83 × 197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.87x = 73,740.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,740.77/270.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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