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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.85, 410.37 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.85, 410.37 and 151.94 is: 227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.85 : 410.37 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.85/410.37 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.85x = 410.37 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.85x = 62,352.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,352.07/273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.69

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