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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 409.26 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 409.26 and 204.66 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 409.26 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/409.26 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 409.26 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 83,759.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,759.15/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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