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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.70, 410.75 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.70, 410.75 and 150.31 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.70 : 410.75 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.70/410.75 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.70x = 410.75 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.70x = 61,739.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,739.83/273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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