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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 408.78 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 408.78 and 144.50 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 408.78 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/408.78 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 408.78 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 59,068.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,068.71/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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