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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.06, 409.29 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.06, 409.29 and 204.18 is: 306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.06 : 409.29 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.06/409.29 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.06x = 409.29 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.06x = 83,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,568.83/273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.05

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