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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 411.03 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 411.03 and 100.71 is: 151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 411.03 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/411.03 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 411.03 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 41,394.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,394.83/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.10

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