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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.97, 409.25 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.97, 409.25 and 204.32 is: 306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.97 : 409.25 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.97/409.25 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.97x = 409.25 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.97x = 83,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,619.49/272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.33

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