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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.37, 409.82 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.37, 409.82 and 102.25 is: 153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.37 : 409.82 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.37/409.82 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.37x = 409.82 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.37x = 41,903.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,903.58/273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.29

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