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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.78, 410.63 and 81.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.78, 410.63 and 81.38 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.78 : 410.63 = 81.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.78/410.63 = 81.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.78x = 410.63 × 81.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.78x = 33,417.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,417.07/273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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