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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.43, 410.35 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.43, 410.35 and 151.73 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.43 : 410.35 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.43/410.35 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.43x = 410.35 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.43x = 62,262.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,262.41/273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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