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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.63, 410.51 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.63, 410.51 and 81.25 is: 121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.63 : 410.51 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.63/410.51 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.63x = 410.51 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.63x = 33,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,353.94/273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.89

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