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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.98, 410.61 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.98, 410.61 and 136.73 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.98 : 410.61 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.98/410.61 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.98x = 410.61 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.98x = 56,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,140.65/273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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