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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.19, 374.20 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.19, 374.20 and 197.55 is: 272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.19 : 374.20 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.19/374.20 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.19x = 374.20 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.19x = 73,922.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,922.72/271.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.58

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