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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.93, 411.04 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.93, 411.04 and 152.17 is: 228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.93 : 411.04 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.93/411.04 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.93x = 411.04 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.93x = 62,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,547.96/273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.34

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