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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.46, 410.05 and 100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.46, 410.05 and 100.12 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.46 : 410.05 = 100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.46/410.05 = 100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.46x = 410.05 × 100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.46x = 41,054.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,054.36/273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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