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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.91, 410.52 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.91, 410.52 and 136.99 is: 205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.91 : 410.52 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.91/410.52 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.91x = 410.52 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.91x = 56,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,238.85/273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.32

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