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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 409.55 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 409.55 and 200.43 is: 300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 409.55 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/409.55 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 409.55 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 82,085.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,085.10/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.46

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