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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.86, 376.58 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.86, 376.58 and 199.14 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.86 : 376.58 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.86/376.58 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.86x = 376.58 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.86x = 74,992.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,992.14/272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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