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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.66, 410.36 and 100.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.66, 410.36 and 100.37 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.66 : 410.36 = 100.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.66/410.36 = 100.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.66x = 410.36 × 100.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.66x = 41,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,185.28/273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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