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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.74, 410.82 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.74, 410.82 and 152.11 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.74 : 410.82 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.74/410.82 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.74x = 410.82 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.74x = 62,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,487.02/273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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