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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 410.21 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 410.21 and 182.07 is: 273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 410.21 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/410.21 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 410.21 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 74,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,685.34/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.27

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