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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.86, 410.87 and 91.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.86, 410.87 and 91.27 is: 136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.86 : 410.87 = 91.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.86/410.87 = 91.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.86x = 410.87 × 91.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.86x = 37,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,499.65/273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.93

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