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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.99, 410.32 and 151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.99, 410.32 and 151.95 is: 227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.99 : 410.32 = 151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.99/410.32 = 151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.99x = 410.32 × 151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.99x = 62,346.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,346.07/273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.55

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