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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.78, 409.91 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.78, 409.91 and 151.74 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.78 : 409.91 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.78/409.91 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.78x = 409.91 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.78x = 62,198.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,198.98/273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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