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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.50, 409.98 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.50, 409.98 and 151.82 is: 227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.50 : 409.98 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.50/409.98 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.50x = 409.98 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.50x = 62,243.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,243.16/273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.58

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