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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 409.86 and 182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 409.86 and 182.31 is: 273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 409.86 = 182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/409.86 = 182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 409.86 × 182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 74,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,721.58/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.28

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