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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.35, 409.25 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.35, 409.25 and 181.87 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.35 : 409.25 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.35/409.25 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.35x = 409.25 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.35x = 74,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,429.73/273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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