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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 410.34 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 410.34 and 81.14 is: 121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 410.34 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/410.34 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 410.34 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 33,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,294.99/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.73

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