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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.01, 409.38 and 143.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.01, 409.38 and 143.00 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.01 : 409.38 = 143.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.01/409.38 = 143.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.01x = 409.38 × 143.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.01x = 58,541.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,541.83/273.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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