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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.54, 410.34 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.54, 410.34 and 127.28 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.54 : 410.34 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.54/410.34 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.54x = 410.34 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.54x = 52,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,228.08/273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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