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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.85, 409.66 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.85, 409.66 and 208.44 is: 311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.85 : 409.66 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.85/409.66 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.85x = 409.66 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.85x = 85,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,389.01/273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.81

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