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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 410.45 and 129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 410.45 and 129.29 is: 193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 410.45 = 129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/410.45 = 129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 410.45 × 129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 53,067.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,067.46/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.99

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