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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.75, 410.81 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.75, 410.81 and 129.48 is: 194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 410.81 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/410.81 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 410.81 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 53,191.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,191.03/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.31

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