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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.44, 374.28 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.44, 374.28 and 197.76 is: 272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.44 : 374.28 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.44/374.28 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.44x = 374.28 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.44x = 74,017.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,017.61/271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.68

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