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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.50, 410.25 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.50, 410.25 and 102.50 is: 153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.50 : 410.25 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.50/410.25 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.50x = 410.25 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.50x = 42,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,050.63/273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.75

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