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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 410.87 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 410.87 and 102.88 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 410.87 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/410.87 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 410.87 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 42,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,268.51/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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