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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 375.84 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 375.84 and 197.91 is: 272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 375.84 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/375.84 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 375.84 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 74,382.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,382.49/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.90

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