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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.78, 410.43 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.78, 410.43 and 143.82 is: 215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.78 : 410.43 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.78/410.43 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.78x = 410.43 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.78x = 59,028.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,028.04/273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.60

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