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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.11, 409.95 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.11, 409.95 and 136.22 is: 204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.11 : 409.95 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.11/409.95 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.11x = 409.95 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.11x = 55,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,841.34/273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.47

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