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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.21, 409.95 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.21, 409.95 and 205.32 is: 308.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.21 : 409.95 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.21/409.95 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.21x = 409.95 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.21x = 84,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,170.93/273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.08

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