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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.49, 410.29 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.49, 410.29 and 129.13 is: 193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.49 : 410.29 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.49/410.29 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.49x = 410.29 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.49x = 52,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,978.70/273.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.72

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