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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.21, 409.27 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.21, 409.27 and 129.03 is: 193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.21 : 409.27 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.21/409.27 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.21x = 409.27 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.21x = 52,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,808.11/273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.29

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