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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.67, 374.42 and 197.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.67, 374.42 and 197.87 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.67 : 374.42 = 197.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.67/374.42 = 197.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.67x = 374.42 × 197.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.67x = 74,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,085.50/271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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