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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.73, 415.23 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.73, 415.23 and 204.73 is: 307.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.73 : 415.23 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.73/415.23 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.73x = 415.23 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.73x = 85,010.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,010.04/276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.19

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