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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 409.90 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 409.90 and 136.13 is: 204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 409.90 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/409.90 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 409.90 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 55,798.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,798.32/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.30

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