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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.19, 456.88 and 273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.19, 456.88 and 273.91 is: 410.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.19 : 456.88 = 273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.19/456.88 = 273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.19x = 456.88 × 273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.19x = 125,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,144.00/305.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.05

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