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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.14, 409.87 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.14, 409.87 and 108.62 is: 163.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.14 : 409.87 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.14/409.87 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.14x = 409.87 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.14x = 44,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,520.83/273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.00

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