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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.88, 374.16 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.88, 374.16 and 197.44 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.88 : 374.16 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.88/374.16 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.88x = 374.16 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.88x = 73,874.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,874.15/270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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