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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 377.15 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 377.15 and 199.80 is: 275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 377.15 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/377.15 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 377.15 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 75,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,353.57/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.51

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