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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 409.86 and 203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 409.86 and 203.99 is: 306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 409.86 = 203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/409.86 = 203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 409.86 × 203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 83,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,605.29/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.58

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