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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 409.98 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 409.98 and 205.22 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 409.98 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/409.98 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 409.98 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 84,134.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,134.05/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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