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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.75, 410.77 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.75, 410.77 and 152.08 is: 228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 410.77 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/410.77 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 410.77 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 62,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,469.06/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.20

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