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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.75, 410.69 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.75, 410.69 and 102.75 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 410.69 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/410.69 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 410.69 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 42,197.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,197.88/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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