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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.14, 377.07 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.14, 377.07 and 199.43 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.14 : 377.07 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.14/377.07 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.14x = 377.07 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.14x = 75,199.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,199.07/273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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