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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.65, 410.52 and 100.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.65, 410.52 and 100.29 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.65 : 410.52 = 100.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.65/410.52 = 100.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.65x = 410.52 × 100.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.65x = 41,172.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,172.40/273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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