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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.43, 409.44 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.43, 409.44 and 151.44 is: 226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.43 : 409.44 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.43/409.44 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.43x = 409.44 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.43x = 62,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,005.59/273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.77

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