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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.32, 409.57 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.32, 409.57 and 204.51 is: 306.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.32 : 409.57 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.32/409.57 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.32x = 409.57 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.32x = 83,761.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,761.16/273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.46

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