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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.25, 409.47 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.25, 409.47 and 143.20 is: 214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.25 : 409.47 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.25/409.47 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.25x = 409.47 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.25x = 58,636.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,636.10/273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.59

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