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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.33, 410.00 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.33, 410.00 and 143.19 is: 214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.33 : 410.00 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.33/410.00 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.33x = 410.00 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.33x = 58,707.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,707.18/273.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.79

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