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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.54, 410.37 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.54, 410.37 and 129.21 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.54 : 410.37 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.54/410.37 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.54x = 410.37 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.54x = 53,023.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,023.91/273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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