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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.48, 374.34 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.48, 374.34 and 197.68 is: 272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.48 : 374.34 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.48/374.34 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.48x = 374.34 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.48x = 73,999.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,999.53/271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.58

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