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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.87, 410.57 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.87, 410.57 and 102.99 is: 154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.87 : 410.57 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.87/410.57 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.87x = 410.57 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.87x = 42,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,284.09/273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.39

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