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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.18, 409.54 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.18, 409.54 and 136.27 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.18 : 409.54 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.18/409.54 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.18x = 409.54 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.18x = 55,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,808.02/273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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