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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.06, 410.13 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.06, 410.13 and 201.78 is: 303.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.06 : 410.13 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.06/410.13 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.06x = 410.13 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.06x = 82,756.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,756.03/273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.07

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