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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.76, 409.93 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.76, 409.93 and 151.72 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.76 : 409.93 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.76/409.93 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.76x = 409.93 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.76x = 62,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,193.18/273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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