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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.22, 409.84 and 80.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.22, 409.84 and 80.85 is: 121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.22 : 409.84 = 80.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.22/409.84 = 80.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.22x = 409.84 × 80.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.22x = 33,134.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,134.34/273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.27

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