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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.74, 409.44 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.74, 409.44 and 200.66 is: 300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.74 : 409.44 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.74/409.44 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.74x = 409.44 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.74x = 82,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,158.23/273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.13

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