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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 409.51 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 409.51 and 136.14 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 409.51 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/409.51 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 409.51 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 55,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,750.69/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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