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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 410.20 and 269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 410.20 and 269.14 is: 404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 410.20 = 269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/410.20 = 269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 410.20 × 269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 110,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,401.23/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.10

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