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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 377.06 and 199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 377.06 and 199.53 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 377.06 = 199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/377.06 = 199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 377.06 × 199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 75,233.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,233.78/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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