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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 409.80 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 409.80 and 151.58 is: 227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 409.80 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/409.80 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 409.80 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 62,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,117.48/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.17

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