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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 410.52 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 410.52 and 129.12 is: 193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 410.52 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/410.52 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 410.52 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 53,006.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,006.34/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.74

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