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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 410.85 and 143.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 410.85 and 143.75 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 410.85 = 143.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/410.85 = 143.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 410.85 × 143.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 59,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,059.69/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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