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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 410.89 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 410.89 and 100.55 is: 150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 410.89 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/410.89 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 410.89 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 41,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,314.49/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.85

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