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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 410.20 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 410.20 and 181.88 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 410.20 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/410.20 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 410.20 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 74,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,607.18/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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