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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.65, 411.21 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.65, 411.21 and 152.01 is: 228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.65 : 411.21 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.65/411.21 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.65x = 411.21 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.65x = 62,508.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,508.03/273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.43

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