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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.71, 410.56 and 129.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.71, 410.56 and 129.53 is: 194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.71 : 410.56 = 129.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.71/410.56 = 129.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.71x = 410.56 × 129.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.71x = 53,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,179.84/273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.29

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