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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 410.33 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 410.33 and 136.73 is: 205.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 410.33 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/410.33 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 410.33 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 56,101.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,101.69/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.05

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