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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 408.69 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 408.69 and 203.88 is: 305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 408.69 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/408.69 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 408.69 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 83,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,323.72/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.65

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