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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.29, 374.97 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.29, 374.97 and 198.12 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.29 : 374.97 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.29/374.97 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.29x = 374.97 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.29x = 74,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,289.06/271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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