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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 409.77 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 409.77 and 144.75 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 409.77 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/409.77 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 409.77 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 59,314.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,314.21/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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