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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.83, 410.74 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.83, 410.74 and 81.46 is: 122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.83 : 410.74 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.83/410.74 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.83x = 410.74 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.83x = 33,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,458.88/273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.19

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