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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 374.37 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 374.37 and 197.67 is: 272.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 374.37 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/374.37 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 374.37 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 74,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,001.72/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.69

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