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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.20, 406.98 and 199.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.20, 406.98 and 199.23 is: 298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.20 : 406.98 = 199.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.20/406.98 = 199.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.20x = 406.98 × 199.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.20x = 81,082.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,082.63/271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.98

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