Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 409.41 and 142.83
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 273.08, 409.41 and 142.83 is: 214.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273.08 : 409.41 = 142.83 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273.08/409.41 = 142.83/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273.08x = 409.41 × 142.83 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273.08x = 58,476.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,476.03/273.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214.13
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