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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 410.28 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 410.28 and 129.16 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 410.28 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/410.28 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 410.28 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 52,990.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,990.74/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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