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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.58, 410.40 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.58, 410.40 and 151.94 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.58 : 410.40 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.58/410.40 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.58x = 410.40 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.58x = 62,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,357.20/273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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