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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.50, 410.18 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.50, 410.18 and 91.02 is: 136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.50 : 410.18 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.50/410.18 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.50x = 410.18 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.50x = 37,334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,334.13/273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.50

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