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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 410.40 and 100.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 410.40 and 100.22 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 410.40 = 100.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/410.40 = 100.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 410.40 × 100.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 41,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,130.29/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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