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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.59, 410.13 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.59, 410.13 and 136.56 is: 204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.59 : 410.13 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.59/410.13 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.59x = 410.13 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.59x = 56,007.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,007.35/273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.72

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