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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 409.86 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 409.86 and 143.07 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 409.86 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/409.86 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 409.86 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 58,637.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,637.13/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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