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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.11, 409.20 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.11, 409.20 and 181.83 is: 272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.11 : 409.20 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.11/409.20 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.11x = 409.20 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.11x = 74,404.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,404.84/273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.44

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