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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.32, 410.46 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.32, 410.46 and 145.16 is: 217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.32 : 410.46 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.32/410.46 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.32x = 410.46 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.32x = 59,582.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,582.37/273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.99

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