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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.57, 410.52 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.57, 410.52 and 151.92 is: 227.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.57 : 410.52 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.57/410.52 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.57x = 410.52 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.57x = 62,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,366.20/273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.97

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