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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 410.25 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 410.25 and 182.19 is: 273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 410.25 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/410.25 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 410.25 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 74,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,743.45/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.48

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