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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 407.40 and 199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 407.40 and 199.76 is: 299.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 407.40 = 199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/407.40 = 199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 407.40 × 199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 81,382.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,382.22/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.46

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