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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 410.28 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 410.28 and 136.52 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 410.28 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/410.28 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 410.28 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 56,011.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,011.43/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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