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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.77, 410.07 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.77, 410.07 and 145.25 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.77 : 410.07 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.77/410.07 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.77x = 410.07 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.77x = 59,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,562.67/273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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