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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.91, 411.15 and 152.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.91, 411.15 and 152.27 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.91 : 411.15 = 152.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.91/411.15 = 152.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.91x = 411.15 × 152.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.91x = 62,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,605.81/273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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