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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 409.50 and 121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 409.50 and 121 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 409.50 = 121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/409.50 = 121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 409.50 × 121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 49,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,549.50/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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