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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 408.64 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 408.64 and 151.48 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 408.64 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/408.64 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 408.64 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 61,900.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,900.79/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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