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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.53, 410.75 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.53, 410.75 and 152.03 is: 228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.53 : 410.75 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.53/410.75 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.53x = 410.75 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.53x = 62,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,445.56/273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.30

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