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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.87, 410.85 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.87, 410.85 and 137.07 is: 205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.87 : 410.85 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.87/410.85 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.87x = 410.85 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.87x = 56,315.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,315.21/273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.63

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