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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 411.03 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 411.03 and 152.15 is: 228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 411.03 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/411.03 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 411.03 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 62,536.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,536.16/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.30

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