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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 376.00 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 376.00 and 198.86 is: 274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 376.00 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/376.00 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 376.00 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 74,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,771.80/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.86

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