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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.72, 410.52 and 81.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.72, 410.52 and 81.38 is: 122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.72 : 410.52 = 81.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.72/410.52 = 81.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.72x = 410.52 × 81.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.72x = 33,408.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,408.12/273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.05

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