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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.65, 410.61 and 100.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.65, 410.61 and 100.41 is: 150.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.65 : 410.61 = 100.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.65/410.61 = 100.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.65x = 410.61 × 100.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.65x = 41,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,229.35/273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.67

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