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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.14, 409.60 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.14, 409.60 and 128.76 is: 193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.14 : 409.60 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.14/409.60 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.14x = 409.60 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.14x = 52,740.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,740.10/273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.09

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