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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.80, 410.72 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.80, 410.72 and 143.78 is: 215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.80 : 410.72 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.80/410.72 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.80x = 410.72 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.80x = 59,053.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,053.32/273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.68

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