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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.64, 409.69 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.64, 409.69 and 205.48 is: 307.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.64 : 409.69 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.64/409.69 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.64x = 409.69 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.64x = 84,183.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,183.10/273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.64

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