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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.67, 410.36 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.67, 410.36 and 91.02 is: 136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.67 : 410.36 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.67/410.36 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.67x = 410.36 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.67x = 37,349.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,349.49/273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.48

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