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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.87, 410.72 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.87, 410.72 and 91.26 is: 136.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.87 : 410.72 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.87/410.72 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.87x = 410.72 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.87x = 37,481.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,481.85/273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.86

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