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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.35, 410.25 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.35, 410.25 and 136.35 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.35 : 410.25 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.35/410.25 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.35x = 410.25 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.35x = 55,937.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,937.59/273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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