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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 408.80 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 408.80 and 150.98 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 408.80 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/408.80 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 408.80 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 61,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,717.83/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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