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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.73, 408.86 and 207.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.73, 408.86 and 207.83 is: 311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.73 : 408.86 = 207.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.73/408.86 = 207.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.73x = 408.86 × 207.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.73x = 84,970.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,970.29/272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.55

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