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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.11, 408.78 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.11, 408.78 and 151.07 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.11 : 408.78 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.11/408.78 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.11x = 408.78 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.11x = 61,752.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,752.35/273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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