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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 409.77 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 409.77 and 151.59 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 409.77 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/409.77 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 409.77 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 62,117.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,117.03/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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