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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 409.46 and 128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.08, 409.46 and 128.80 is: 193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 409.46 = 128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/409.46 = 128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 409.46 × 128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 52,738.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,738.45/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.12

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