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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.72, 410.36 and 100.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.72, 410.36 and 100.31 is: 150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.72 : 410.36 = 100.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.72/410.36 = 100.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.72x = 410.36 × 100.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.72x = 41,162.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,162.20/273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.38

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