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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.31, 409.98 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.31, 409.98 and 80.94 is: 121.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.31 : 409.98 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.31/409.98 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.31x = 409.98 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.31x = 33,183.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,183.78/273.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.41

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