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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.76, 406.28 and 199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.76, 406.28 and 199.24 is: 298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.76 : 406.28 = 199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.76/406.28 = 199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.76x = 406.28 × 199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.76x = 80,947.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,947.23/270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.96

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