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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 410.67 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 410.67 and 145.44 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 410.67 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/410.67 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 410.67 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 59,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,727.84/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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