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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.33, 409.77 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.33, 409.77 and 99.90 is: 149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.33 : 409.77 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.33/409.77 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.33x = 409.77 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.33x = 40,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,936.02/273.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.77

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