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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.73, 421.95 and 273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.73, 421.95 and 273.54 is: 409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.73 : 421.95 = 273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.73/421.95 = 273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.73x = 421.95 × 273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.73x = 115,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,420.20/281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.68

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