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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.76, 410.88 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.76, 410.88 and 145.60 is: 218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.76 : 410.88 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.76/410.88 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.76x = 410.88 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.76x = 59,824.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,824.13/273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.53

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