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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 409.38 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 409.38 and 151.34 is: 226.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 409.38 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/409.38 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 409.38 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 61,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,955.57/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.84

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