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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.97, 408.92 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.97, 408.92 and 208.04 is: 311.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.97 : 408.92 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.97/408.92 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.97x = 408.92 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.97x = 85,068.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,068.63/272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.64

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