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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.45, 376.10 and 199.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.45, 376.10 and 199.29 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.45 : 376.10 = 199.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.45/376.10 = 199.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.45x = 376.10 × 199.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.45x = 74,951.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,951.97/272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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