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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.39, 409.43 and 157.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.39, 409.43 and 157.49 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.39 : 409.43 = 157.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.39/409.43 = 157.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.39x = 409.43 × 157.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.39x = 64,479.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,479.08/273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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