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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.53, 410.37 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.53, 410.37 and 208.68 is: 313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.53 : 410.37 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.53/410.37 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.53x = 410.37 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.53x = 85,633.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,633.69/273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.07

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