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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.22, 409.49 and 199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.22, 409.49 and 199.91 is: 299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.22 : 409.49 = 199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.22/409.49 = 199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.22x = 409.49 × 199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.22x = 81,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,860.15/273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.62

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