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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 407.88 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 407.88 and 199.68 is: 299.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 407.88 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/407.88 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 407.88 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 81,445.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,445.48/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.26

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