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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.79, 410.80 and 143.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.79, 410.80 and 143.89 is: 215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.79 : 410.80 = 143.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.79/410.80 = 143.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.79x = 410.80 × 143.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.79x = 59,110.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,110.01/273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.90

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