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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.98, 410.87 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.98, 410.87 and 91.33 is: 136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.98 : 410.87 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.98/410.87 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.98x = 410.87 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.98x = 37,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,523.96/273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.96

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