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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.74, 410.62 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.74, 410.62 and 91.13 is: 136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.74 : 410.62 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.74/410.62 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.74x = 410.62 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.74x = 37,417.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,417.52/273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.69

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