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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.42, 374.07 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.42, 374.07 and 197.62 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.42 : 374.07 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.42/374.07 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.42x = 374.07 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.42x = 73,923.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,923.71/271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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