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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 410 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 410 and 127.27 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 410 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/410 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 410 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 52,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,180.70/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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