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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.34, 410.28 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.34, 410.28 and 151.66 is: 227.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.34 : 410.28 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.34/410.28 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.34x = 410.28 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.34x = 62,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,223.06/273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.64

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