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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.91, 374.72 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.91, 374.72 and 198.09 is: 272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.91 : 374.72 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.91/374.72 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.91x = 374.72 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.91x = 74,227.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,227.29/271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.99

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