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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 374.40 and 197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 374.40 and 197.82 is: 272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 374.40 = 197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/374.40 = 197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 374.40 × 197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 74,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,063.81/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.67

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