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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.62, 410.40 and 78.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.62, 410.40 and 78.61 is: 117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.62 : 410.40 = 78.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.62/410.40 = 78.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.62x = 410.40 × 78.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.62x = 32,259.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,259.10/273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.90

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