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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.28, 409.92 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.28, 409.92 and 200.56 is: 300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.28 : 409.92 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.28/409.92 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.28x = 409.92 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.28x = 82,213.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,213.56/273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.84

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