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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.43, 409.93 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.43, 409.93 and 136.41 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.43 : 409.93 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.43/409.93 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.43x = 409.93 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.43x = 55,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,917.18/273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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