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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.11, 373.97 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.11, 373.97 and 197.30 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.11 : 373.97 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.11/373.97 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.11x = 373.97 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.11x = 73,785.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,785.71/271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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