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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 376.98 and 199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 376.98 and 199.76 is: 275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 376.98 = 199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/376.98 = 199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 376.98 × 199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 75,305.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,305.52/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.44

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