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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 409.89 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 409.89 and 134.49 is: 201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 409.89 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/409.89 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 409.89 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 55,126.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,126.11/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.71

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