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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.85, 410.81 and 91.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.85, 410.81 and 91.22 is: 136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.85 : 410.81 = 91.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.85/410.81 = 91.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.85x = 410.81 × 91.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.85x = 37,471.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,471.58/273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.83

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