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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.73, 409.98 and 208.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.73, 409.98 and 208.42 is: 312.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.73 : 409.98 = 208.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.73/409.98 = 208.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.73x = 409.98 × 208.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.73x = 85,448.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,448.03/273.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.16

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