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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 411.08 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 411.08 and 137.03 is: 205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 411.08 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/411.08 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 411.08 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 56,327.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,327.55/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.64

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