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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 409.48 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 409.48 and 143 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 409.48 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/409.48 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 409.48 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 58,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,555.64/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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