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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 410.82 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 410.82 and 81.50 is: 122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 410.82 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/410.82 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 410.82 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 33,481.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,481.42/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.25

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