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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 376.74 and 199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 376.74 and 199.08 is: 274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 376.74 = 199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/376.74 = 199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 376.74 × 199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 75,001.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,001.40/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.73

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