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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.10, 435.14 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.10, 435.14 and 273.44 is: 411.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.10 : 435.14 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.10/435.14 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.10x = 435.14 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.10x = 118,984.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,984.68/289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.57

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