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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 407.30 and 199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 407.30 and 199.17 is: 298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 407.30 = 199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/407.30 = 199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 407.30 × 199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 81,120.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,120.95/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.76

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