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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 410.16 and 129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 410.16 and 129.18 is: 193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 410.16 = 129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/410.16 = 129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 410.16 × 129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 52,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,984.47/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.66

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