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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.84, 409.27 and 199.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.84, 409.27 and 199.79 is: 299.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.84 : 409.27 = 199.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.84/409.27 = 199.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.84x = 409.27 × 199.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.84x = 81,768.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,768.05/272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.69

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