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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 410.02 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 410.02 and 145.08 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 410.02 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/410.02 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 410.02 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 59,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,485.70/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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