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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.41, 410.26 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.41, 410.26 and 182.15 is: 273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.41 : 410.26 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.41/410.26 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.41x = 410.26 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.41x = 74,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,728.86/273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.32

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