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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 409.23 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 409.23 and 128.44 is: 192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 409.23 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/409.23 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 409.23 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 52,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,561.50/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.52

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