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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 410.19 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 410.19 and 81.11 is: 121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 410.19 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/410.19 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 410.19 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 33,268.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,268.46/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.65

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