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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.39, 409.26 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.39, 409.26 and 151.35 is: 226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.39 : 409.26 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.39/409.26 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.39x = 409.26 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.39x = 61,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,941.50/273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.57

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