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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 375.52 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 375.52 and 198.72 is: 273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 375.52 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/375.52 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 375.52 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 74,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,623.33/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.71

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