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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 412.07 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 412.07 and 151.73 is: 227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 412.07 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/412.07 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 412.07 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 62,524.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,524.41/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.10

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