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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 409.65 and 128.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 409.65 and 128.69 is: 193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 409.65 = 128.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/409.65 = 128.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 409.65 × 128.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 52,717.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,717.86/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.11

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