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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.80, 410.46 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.80, 410.46 and 152.04 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.80 : 410.46 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.80/410.46 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.80x = 410.46 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.80x = 62,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,406.34/273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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