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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.17, 409.76 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.17, 409.76 and 151.37 is: 227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.17 : 409.76 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.17/409.76 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.17x = 409.76 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.17x = 62,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,022.57/273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.05

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