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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 410.04 and 136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 410.04 and 136.39 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 410.04 = 136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/410.04 = 136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 410.04 × 136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 55,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,923.31/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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