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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.45, 409.83 and 143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.45, 409.83 and 143.15 is: 214.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.45 : 409.83 = 143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.45/409.83 = 143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.45x = 409.83 × 143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.45x = 58,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,665.12/273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.54

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