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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 373.84 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 373.84 and 197.43 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 373.84 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/373.84 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 373.84 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 73,807.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,807.23/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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