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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 409.97 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 409.97 and 134.66 is: 201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 409.97 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/409.97 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 409.97 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 55,207.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,207.92/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.72

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