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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.99, 409.18 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.99, 409.18 and 151.09 is: 226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.99 : 409.18 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.99/409.18 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.99x = 409.18 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.99x = 61,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,823.01/272.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.47

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