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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 409.86 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 409.86 and 200.21 is: 300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 409.86 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/409.86 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 409.86 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 82,056.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,056.02/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.31

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