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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.04, 409.03 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.04, 409.03 and 135.88 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.04 : 409.03 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.04/409.03 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.04x = 409.03 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.04x = 55,579.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,579.00/273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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