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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 376.12 and 198.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 376.12 and 198.99 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 376.12 = 198.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/376.12 = 198.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 376.12 × 198.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 74,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,844.56/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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