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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.53, 407.83 and 199.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.53, 407.83 and 199.49 is: 298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 407.83 = 199.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/407.83 = 199.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 407.83 × 199.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 81,358.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,358.01/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.53

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