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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.99, 411.23 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.99, 411.23 and 144.08 is: 216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.99 : 411.23 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.99/411.23 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.99x = 411.23 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.99x = 59,248.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,248.32/273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.24

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