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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 409.77 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 409.77 and 136.29 is: 204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 409.77 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/409.77 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 409.77 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 55,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,847.55/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.24

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