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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.47, 409.86 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.47, 409.86 and 200.16 is: 299.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.47 : 409.86 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.47/409.86 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.47x = 409.86 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.47x = 82,037.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,037.58/273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.99

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