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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 409.51 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 409.51 and 136.09 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 409.51 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/409.51 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 409.51 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 55,730.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,730.22/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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