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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 410.43 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 410.43 and 129.38 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 410.43 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/410.43 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 410.43 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 53,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,101.43/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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