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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.43, 410.14 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.43, 410.14 and 143.24 is: 214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.43 : 410.14 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.43/410.14 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.43x = 410.14 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.43x = 58,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,748.45/273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.86

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