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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.71, 410.66 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.71, 410.66 and 200.66 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.71 : 410.66 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.71/410.66 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.71x = 410.66 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.71x = 82,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,403.04/273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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