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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.20, 408.05 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.20, 408.05 and 199.43 is: 298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.20 : 408.05 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.20/408.05 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.20x = 408.05 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.20x = 81,377.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,377.41/272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.96

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