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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 409.80 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 409.80 and 126.98 is: 190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 409.80 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/409.80 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 409.80 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 52,034.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,034.36/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.43

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