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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.73, 410.67 and 205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.73, 410.67 and 205.69 is: 308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.73 : 410.67 = 205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.73/410.67 = 205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.73x = 410.67 × 205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.73x = 84,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,470.46/273.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.59

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