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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.79, 374.99 and 198.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.79, 374.99 and 198.13 is: 273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.79 : 374.99 = 198.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.79/374.99 = 198.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.79x = 374.99 × 198.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.79x = 74,296.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,296.77/271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.36

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