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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.71, 409.32 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.71, 409.32 and 204.35 is: 305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.71 : 409.32 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.71/409.32 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.71x = 409.32 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.71x = 83,645.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,645.08/273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.59

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