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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.65, 407.61 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.65, 407.61 and 199.83 is: 299.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.65 : 407.61 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.65/407.61 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.65x = 407.61 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.65x = 81,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,452.71/271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.84

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