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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.38, 410.22 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.38, 410.22 and 145.13 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 410.22 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/410.22 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 410.22 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 59,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,533.18/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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