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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.71, 377.67 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.71, 377.67 and 199.14 is: 274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.71 : 377.67 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.71/377.67 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.71x = 377.67 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.71x = 75,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,210.25/273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.78

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