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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.37, 376.17 and 199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.37, 376.17 and 199.02 is: 274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.37 : 376.17 = 199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.37/376.17 = 199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.37x = 376.17 × 199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.37x = 74,865.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,865.35/272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.87

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