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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.65, 410.13 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.65, 410.13 and 136.76 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.65 : 410.13 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.65/410.13 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.65x = 410.13 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.65x = 56,087.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,087.33/273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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