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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 409.48 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 409.48 and 128.62 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 409.48 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/409.48 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 409.48 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 52,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,667.32/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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