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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 411.12 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 411.12 and 201.96 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 411.12 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/411.12 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 411.12 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 83,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,029.80/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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