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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.62, 410.45 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.62, 410.45 and 127.37 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.62 : 410.45 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.62/410.45 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.62x = 410.45 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.62x = 52,279.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,279.41/273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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