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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.85, 410.77 and 78.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.85, 410.77 and 78.87 is: 118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.85 : 410.77 = 78.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.85/410.77 = 78.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.85x = 410.77 × 78.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.85x = 32,399.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,399.07/273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.31

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