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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 409.77 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 409.77 and 128.84 is: 193.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 409.77 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/409.77 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 409.77 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 52,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,792.72/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.08

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