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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.07, 409.65 and 128.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.07, 409.65 and 128.71 is: 193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.07 : 409.65 = 128.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.07/409.65 = 128.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.07x = 409.65 × 128.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.07x = 52,726.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,726.05/273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.09

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