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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.52, 409.69 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.52, 409.69 and 145 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.52 : 409.69 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.52/409.69 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.52x = 409.69 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.52x = 59,405.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,405.05/273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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