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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.68, 410.61 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.68, 410.61 and 129.38 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.68 : 410.61 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.68/410.61 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.68x = 410.61 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.68x = 53,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,124.72/273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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