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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.41, 410.12 and 81.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.41, 410.12 and 81.05 is: 121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.41 : 410.12 = 81.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.41/410.12 = 81.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.41x = 410.12 × 81.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.41x = 33,239.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239.82/273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.58

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