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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 410.36 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 410.36 and 129.16 is: 193.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 410.36 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/410.36 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 410.36 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 53,002.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,002.10/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.81

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