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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.73, 614.27 and 204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.73, 614.27 and 204.19 is: 306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.73 : 614.27 = 204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.73/614.27 = 204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.73x = 614.27 × 204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.73x = 125,424.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,424.72/409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.12

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