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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.26, 409.95 and 126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.26, 409.95 and 126.91 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.26 : 409.95 = 126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.26/409.95 = 126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.26x = 409.95 × 126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.26x = 52,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,025.32/273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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