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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.75, 410.50 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.75, 410.50 and 102.63 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 410.50 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/410.50 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 410.50 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 42,127.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,127.31/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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