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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 410.10 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 410.10 and 151.78 is: 227.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 410.10 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/410.10 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 410.10 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 62,244.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,244.98/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.67

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