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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 409.41 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 409.41 and 200.22 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 409.41 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/409.41 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 409.41 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 81,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,972.07/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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