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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.01, 409.74 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.01, 409.74 and 143.16 is: 214.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.01 : 409.74 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.01/409.74 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.01x = 409.74 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.01x = 58,656.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,656.33/273.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.85

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