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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 409.97 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 409.97 and 102.20 is: 153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 409.97 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/409.97 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 409.97 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 41,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,896.37/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.36

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