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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 408.20 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 408.20 and 204.48 is: 306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 408.20 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/408.20 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 408.20 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 83,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,467.71/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.15

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