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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.89, 410.81 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.89, 410.81 and 152.25 is: 228.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.89 : 410.81 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.89/410.81 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.89x = 410.81 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.89x = 62,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,545.06/273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.36

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