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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.14, 409.67 and 80.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.14, 409.67 and 80.78 is: 121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.14 : 409.67 = 80.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.14/409.67 = 80.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.14x = 409.67 × 80.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.14x = 33,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,093.14/273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.16

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