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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 409.41 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/409.41 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 409.41 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 58,476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,476.03/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.13

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