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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 375.79 and 198.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 375.79 and 198.87 is: 274.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 375.79 = 198.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/375.79 = 198.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 375.79 × 198.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 74,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,733.36/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.08

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