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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 410 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 410 and 127.11 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 410 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/410 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 410 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 52,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,113.05/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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