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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 410.58 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 410.58 and 145.80 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 410.58 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/410.58 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 410.58 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 59,862.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,862.56/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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