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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.96, 409.08 and 200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.96, 409.08 and 200.96 is: 301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.96 : 409.08 = 200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.96/409.08 = 200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.96x = 409.08 × 200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.96x = 82,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,208.72/272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.17

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