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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 410.23 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 410.23 and 200.35 is: 300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 410.23 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/410.23 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 410.23 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 82,186.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,186.91/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.61

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