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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.50, 410.52 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.50, 410.52 and 200.60 is: 301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.50 : 410.52 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.50/410.52 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.50x = 410.52 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.50x = 82,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,350.31/273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.10

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