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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.90, 410.85 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.90, 410.85 and 81.50 is: 122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.90 : 410.85 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.90/410.85 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.90x = 410.85 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.90x = 33,484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,484.28/273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.25

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