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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 374.54 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 374.54 and 197.61 is: 272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 374.54 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/374.54 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 374.54 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 74,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,011.86/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.57

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