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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.65, 409.82 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.65, 409.82 and 208.56 is: 312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.65 : 409.82 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.65/409.82 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.65x = 409.82 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.65x = 85,472.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,472.55/273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.35

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