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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.86, 408.81 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.86, 408.81 and 204.54 is: 306.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.86 : 408.81 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.86/408.81 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.86x = 408.81 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.86x = 83,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,618.00/272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.45

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