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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.15, 409.83 and 128.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.15, 409.83 and 128.85 is: 193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.15 : 409.83 = 128.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.15/409.83 = 128.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.15x = 409.83 × 128.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.15x = 52,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,806.60/273.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.32

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