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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.94, 410.39 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.94, 410.39 and 152.10 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.94 : 410.39 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.94/410.39 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.94x = 410.39 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.94x = 62,420.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,420.32/273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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