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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.22, 409.28 and 141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.22, 409.28 and 141.43 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.22 : 409.28 = 141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.22/409.28 = 141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.22x = 409.28 × 141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.22x = 57,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,883.76/273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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