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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.58, 410.32 and 75.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.58, 410.32 and 75.87 is: 113.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.58 : 410.32 = 75.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.58/410.32 = 75.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.58x = 410.32 × 75.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.58x = 31,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,130.60/273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.79

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