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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.57, 410.46 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.57, 410.46 and 129.30 is: 194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.57 : 410.46 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.57/410.46 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.57x = 410.46 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.57x = 53,072.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,072.48/273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.00

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