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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 409.20 and 128.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.08, 409.20 and 128.63 is: 192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 409.20 = 128.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/409.20 = 128.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 409.20 × 128.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 52,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,635.40/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.75

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