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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.65, 410.50 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.65, 410.50 and 91.04 is: 136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.65 : 410.50 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.65/410.50 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.65x = 410.50 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.65x = 37,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,371.92/273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.57

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