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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 410.58 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 410.58 and 152.08 is: 228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 410.58 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/410.58 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 410.58 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 62,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,441.01/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.25

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