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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.75, 410.08 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.75, 410.08 and 136.38 is: 204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 410.08 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/410.08 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 410.08 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 55,926.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,926.71/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.30

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