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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.28, 409.54 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.28, 409.54 and 151.52 is: 227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.28 : 409.54 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.28/409.54 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.28x = 409.54 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.28x = 62,053.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,053.50/273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.07

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