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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.72, 410.58 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.72, 410.58 and 136.83 is: 205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.72 : 410.58 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.72/410.58 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.72x = 410.58 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.72x = 56,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,179.66/273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.25

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