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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.94, 373.85 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.94, 373.85 and 197.28 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.94 : 373.85 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.94/373.85 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.94x = 373.85 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.94x = 73,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,753.13/270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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