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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.85, 410.78 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.85, 410.78 and 91.24 is: 136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.85 : 410.78 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.85/410.78 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.85x = 410.78 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.85x = 37,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,477.06/273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.85

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