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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.99, 410.93 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.99, 410.93 and 81.57 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.99 : 410.93 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.99/410.93 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.99x = 410.93 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.99x = 33,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,519.56/273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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