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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.22, 374.61 and 197.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.22, 374.61 and 197.87 is: 273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.22 : 374.61 = 197.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.22/374.61 = 197.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.22x = 374.61 × 197.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.22x = 74,122.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,122.87/271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.29

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