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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 410.31 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 410.31 and 261.18 is: 391.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 410.31 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/410.31 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 410.31 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 107,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,164.77/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.17

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