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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.89, 410.90 and 81.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.89, 410.90 and 81.53 is: 122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.89 : 410.90 = 81.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.89/410.90 = 81.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.89x = 410.90 × 81.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.89x = 33,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,500.68/273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.31

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