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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.81, 410.60 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.81, 410.60 and 91.16 is: 136.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.81 : 410.60 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.81/410.60 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.81x = 410.60 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.81x = 37,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,430.01/273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.70

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