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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.47, 410.28 and 81.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.47, 410.28 and 81.09 is: 121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.47 : 410.28 = 81.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.47/410.28 = 81.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.47x = 410.28 × 81.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.47x = 33,269.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,269.61/273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.66

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