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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 410.27 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 410.27 and 151.72 is: 227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 410.27 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/410.27 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 410.27 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 62,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,244.38/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.65

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