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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.71, 409.16 and 199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.71, 409.16 and 199.66 is: 299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.71 : 409.16 = 199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.71/409.16 = 199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.71x = 409.16 × 199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.71x = 81,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,692.89/272.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.56

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