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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 408.96 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 408.96 and 200.64 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 408.96 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/408.96 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 408.96 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 82,053.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,053.73/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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