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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.79, 410.50 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.79, 410.50 and 91.14 is: 136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.79 : 410.50 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.79/410.50 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.79x = 410.50 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.79x = 37,411.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,411.54/273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.64

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