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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.88, 408.78 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.88, 408.78 and 204.48 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.88 : 408.78 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.88/408.78 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.88x = 408.78 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.88x = 83,587.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,587.33/272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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