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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.66, 410.78 and 152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.66, 410.78 and 152.02 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.66 : 410.78 = 152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.66/410.78 = 152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.66x = 410.78 × 152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.66x = 62,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,446.78/273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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