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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 410.07 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 410.07 and 149.93 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 410.07 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/410.07 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 410.07 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 61,481.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,481.80/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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