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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 409.80 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 409.80 and 129.03 is: 193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 409.80 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/409.80 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 409.80 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 52,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,876.49/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.47

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