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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 376.83 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 376.83 and 199.62 is: 275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 376.83 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/376.83 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 376.83 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 75,222.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,222.80/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.12

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