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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.99, 411.16 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.99, 411.16 and 144.09 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.99 : 411.16 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.99/411.16 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.99x = 411.16 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.99x = 59,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,244.22/273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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