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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 410.36 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 410.36 and 143.42 is: 215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 410.36 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/410.36 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 410.36 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 58,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,851.06/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.24

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