Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 409.68 and 102
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 273.12, 409.68 and 102 is: 153
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273.12 : 409.68 = 102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273.12/409.68 = 102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273.12x = 409.68 × 102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273.12x = 41,787.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,787.36/273.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153
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