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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.45, 375.77 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.45, 375.77 and 198.74 is: 274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.45 : 375.77 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.45/375.77 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.45x = 375.77 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.45x = 74,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,681.97/272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.11

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