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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.41, 410.28 and 136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.41, 410.28 and 136.45 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.41 : 410.28 = 136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.41/410.28 = 136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.41x = 410.28 × 136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.41x = 55,979.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,979.97/273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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