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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.06, 409.50 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.06, 409.50 and 143.16 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.06 : 409.50 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.06/409.50 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.06x = 409.50 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.06x = 58,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,624.02/273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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