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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 409.90 and 205.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 409.90 and 205.23 is: 307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 409.90 = 205.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/409.90 = 205.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 409.90 × 205.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 84,123.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,123.78/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.16

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