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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 375.03 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 375.03 and 197.16 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 375.03 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/375.03 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 375.03 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 73,940.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,940.91/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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