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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 410.34 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 410.34 and 136.50 is: 204.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 410.34 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/410.34 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 410.34 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 56,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,011.41/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.81

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