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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 410.84 and 136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 410.84 and 136.79 is: 205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 410.84 = 136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/410.84 = 136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 410.84 × 136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 56,196.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,196.75/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.19

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