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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.15, 409.88 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.15, 409.88 and 128.87 is: 193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.15 : 409.88 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.15/409.88 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.15x = 409.88 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.15x = 52,818.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,818.54/273.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.37

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