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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 408.96 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 408.96 and 135.63 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 408.96 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/408.96 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 408.96 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 55,467.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,467.24/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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