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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.97, 410.05 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.97, 410.05 and 150.38 is: 225.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.97 : 410.05 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.97/410.05 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.97x = 410.05 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.97x = 61,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,663.32/273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.07

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