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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 409.52 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 409.52 and 204.10 is: 305.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 409.52 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/409.52 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 409.52 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 83,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,582.52/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.54

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