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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 409.96 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 409.96 and 143.26 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 409.96 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/409.96 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 409.96 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 58,730.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,730.87/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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