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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 275.76 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 275.76 and 197.28 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 275.76 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/275.76 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 275.76 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 54,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,401.93/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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