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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.85, 410.07 and 151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.85, 410.07 and 151.81 is: 227.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.85 : 410.07 = 151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.85/410.07 = 151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.85x = 410.07 × 151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.85x = 62,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,252.73/273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.32

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