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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.52, 410.04 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.52, 410.04 and 100.07 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.52 : 410.04 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.52/410.04 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.52x = 410.04 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.52x = 41,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,032.70/273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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