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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.87, 410.54 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.87, 410.54 and 91.16 is: 136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.87 : 410.54 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.87/410.54 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.87x = 410.54 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.87x = 37,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,422.32/273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.64

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