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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 411.06 and 200.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 411.06 and 200.91 is: 301.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 411.06 = 200.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/411.06 = 200.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 411.06 × 200.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 82,588.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,588.36/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.46

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