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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.75, 410.62 and 81.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.75, 410.62 and 81.37 is: 122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 410.62 = 81.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/410.62 = 81.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 410.62 × 81.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 33,412.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,412.15/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.05

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