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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.23, 409.49 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.23, 409.49 and 135.98 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.23 : 409.49 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.23/409.49 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.23x = 409.49 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.23x = 55,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,679.72/273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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