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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.59, 410.38 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.59, 410.38 and 81.20 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.59 : 410.38 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.59/410.38 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.59x = 410.38 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.59x = 33,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,320.60/273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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