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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 409.92 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 409.92 and 182.42 is: 273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 409.92 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/409.92 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 409.92 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 74,777.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,777.61/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.35

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