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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.63, 409.61 and 204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.63, 409.61 and 204.03 is: 305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.63 : 409.61 = 204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.63/409.61 = 204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.63x = 409.61 × 204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.63x = 83,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,571.71/273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.42

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