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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.15, 373.92 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.15, 373.92 and 197.34 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.15 : 373.92 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.15/373.92 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.15x = 373.92 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.15x = 73,787.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,787.23/271.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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