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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.53, 409.83 and 208.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.53, 409.83 and 208.43 is: 312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.53 : 409.83 = 208.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.53/409.83 = 208.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.53x = 409.83 × 208.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.53x = 85,418.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,418.82/273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.29

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