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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.95, 410.80 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.95, 410.80 and 100.50 is: 150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.95 : 410.80 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.95/410.80 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.95x = 410.80 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.95x = 41,285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,285.40/273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.70

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