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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.15, 409.68 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.15, 409.68 and 128.79 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.15 : 409.68 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.15/409.68 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.15x = 409.68 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.15x = 52,762.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,762.69/273.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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