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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.83, 410.63 and 100.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.83, 410.63 and 100.49 is: 150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.83 : 410.63 = 100.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.83/410.63 = 100.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.83x = 410.63 × 100.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.83x = 41,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,261.65/273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.69

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