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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.35, 408.63 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.35, 408.63 and 204.11 is: 306.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.35 : 408.63 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.35/408.63 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.35x = 408.63 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.35x = 83,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,405.47/272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.24

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