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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.32, 409.80 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.32, 409.80 and 136.43 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.32 : 409.80 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.32/409.80 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.32x = 409.80 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.32x = 55,909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,909.01/273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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