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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.98, 411.05 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.98, 411.05 and 152.34 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.98 : 411.05 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.98/411.05 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.98x = 411.05 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.98x = 62,619.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,619.74/273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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