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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.04, 409.20 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.04, 409.20 and 200.80 is: 300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.04 : 409.20 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.04/409.20 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.04x = 409.20 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.04x = 82,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,167.36/273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.94

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