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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.11, 409.86 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.11, 409.86 and 204.76 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.11 : 409.86 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.11/409.86 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.11x = 409.86 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.11x = 83,923.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,923.45/273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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