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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.75, 407.83 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.75, 407.83 and 199.80 is: 299.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.75 : 407.83 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.75/407.83 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.75x = 407.83 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.75x = 81,484.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,484.43/271.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.85

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