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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.81, 376.23 and 199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.81, 376.23 and 199.58 is: 275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.81 : 376.23 = 199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.81/376.23 = 199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.81x = 376.23 × 199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.81x = 75,087.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,087.98/272.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.24

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