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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.46, 409.88 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.46, 409.88 and 151.82 is: 227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.46 : 409.88 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.46/409.88 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.46x = 409.88 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.46x = 62,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,227.98/273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.56

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