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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.71, 410.37 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.71, 410.37 and 91.08 is: 136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.71 : 410.37 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.71/410.37 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.71x = 410.37 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.71x = 37,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,376.50/273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.56

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