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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.87, 410.66 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.87, 410.66 and 91.20 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.87 : 410.66 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.87/410.66 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.87x = 410.66 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.87x = 37,452.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,452.42/273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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