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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.87, 375.57 and 199.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.87, 375.57 and 199.05 is: 273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.87 : 375.57 = 199.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.87/375.57 = 199.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.87x = 375.57 × 199.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.87x = 74,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,757.21/272.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.97

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