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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.64, 377.76 and 199.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.64, 377.76 and 199.93 is: 276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.64 : 377.76 = 199.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.64/377.76 = 199.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.64x = 377.76 × 199.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.64x = 75,525.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,525.56/273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.00

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