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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 374.58 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 374.58 and 197.94 is: 272.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 374.58 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/374.58 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 374.58 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 74,144.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,144.37/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.79

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