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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.33, 409.68 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.33, 409.68 and 151.56 is: 227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.33 : 409.68 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.33/409.68 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.33x = 409.68 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.33x = 62,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,091.10/273.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.17

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