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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.78, 410.76 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.78, 410.76 and 145.50 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.78 : 410.76 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.78/410.76 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.78x = 410.76 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.78x = 59,765.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,765.58/273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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