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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.08, 373.92 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.08, 373.92 and 197.40 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.08 : 373.92 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.08/373.92 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.08x = 373.92 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.08x = 73,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,811.81/271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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