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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.13, 409.68 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.13, 409.68 and 151.02 is: 226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.13 : 409.68 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.13/409.68 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.13x = 409.68 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.13x = 61,869.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,869.87/273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.52

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