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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 409.76 and 128.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 409.76 and 128.96 is: 193.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 409.76 = 128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/409.76 = 128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 409.76 × 128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 52,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,842.65/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.48

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