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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 409.32 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 409.32 and 128.64 is: 192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 409.32 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/409.32 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 409.32 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 52,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,654.92/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.88

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