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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 409.33 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 409.33 and 151.26 is: 226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 409.33 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/409.33 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 409.33 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 61,915.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,915.26/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.66

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