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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.68, 410.30 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.68, 410.30 and 201.58 is: 302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.68 : 410.30 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.68/410.30 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.68x = 410.30 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.68x = 82,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,708.27/273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.21

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