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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.70, 409.94 and 136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.70, 409.94 and 136.45 is: 204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.70 : 409.94 = 136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.70/409.94 = 136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.70x = 409.94 × 136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.70x = 55,933.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,933.58/273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.36

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