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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.06, 409.47 and 144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.06, 409.47 and 144.78 is: 217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.06 : 409.47 = 144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.06/409.47 = 144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.06x = 409.47 × 144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.06x = 59,283.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,283.07/273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.11

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