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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.58, 410.06 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.58, 410.06 and 199.26 is: 298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.58 : 410.06 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.58/410.06 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.58x = 410.06 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.58x = 81,709.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,709.05/273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.67

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