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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.88, 376.86 and 199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.88, 376.86 and 199.08 is: 274.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.88 : 376.86 = 199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.88/376.86 = 199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.88x = 376.86 × 199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.88x = 75,025.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,025.29/272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.94

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