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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.00, 409.50 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.00, 409.50 and 152.03 is: 228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.00 : 409.50 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.00/409.50 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.00x = 409.50 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.00x = 62,255.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,255.68/273.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.05

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