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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.17, 409.61 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.17, 409.61 and 136.29 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.17 : 409.61 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.17/409.61 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.17x = 409.61 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.17x = 55,826.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,826.09/273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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