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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.46, 409.98 and 127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.46, 409.98 and 127.30 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.46 : 409.98 = 127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.46/409.98 = 127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.46x = 409.98 × 127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.46x = 52,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,190.45/273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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