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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.17, 409.44 and 127.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.17, 409.44 and 127.01 is: 190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.17 : 409.44 = 127.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.17/409.44 = 127.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.17x = 409.44 × 127.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.17x = 52,002.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,002.97/273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.37

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