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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.06, 409.32 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.06, 409.32 and 151.38 is: 226.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.06 : 409.32 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.06/409.32 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.06x = 409.32 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.06x = 61,962.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,962.86/273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.92

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