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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 409.63 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 409.63 and 136.35 is: 204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 409.63 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/409.63 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 409.63 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 55,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,853.05/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.41

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