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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.50, 409.98 and 128.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.50, 409.98 and 128.96 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.50 : 409.98 = 128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.50/409.98 = 128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.50x = 409.98 × 128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.50x = 52,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,871.02/273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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