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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.26, 374.13 and 197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.26, 374.13 and 197.69 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.26 : 374.13 = 197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.26/374.13 = 197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.26x = 374.13 × 197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.26x = 73,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,959.89/271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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