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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.42, 375.45 and 198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.42, 375.45 and 198.62 is: 273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.42 : 375.45 = 198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.42/375.45 = 198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.42x = 375.45 × 198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.42x = 74,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,571.88/272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.74

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