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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 409.80 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 409.80 and 151.56 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 409.80 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/409.80 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 409.80 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 62,109.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,109.29/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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