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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.25, 409.86 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.25, 409.86 and 150.09 is: 225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.25 : 409.86 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.25/409.86 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.25x = 409.86 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.25x = 61,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,516.55/273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.13

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