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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.54, 410.41 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.54, 410.41 and 100.20 is: 150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.54 : 410.41 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.54/410.41 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.54x = 410.41 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.54x = 41,123.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,123.08/273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.34

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