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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 409.68 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 409.68 and 209.52 is: 313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 409.68 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/409.68 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 409.68 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 85,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,836.15/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.73

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