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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.79, 410.79 and 127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.79, 410.79 and 127.61 is: 191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.79 : 410.79 = 127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.79/410.79 = 127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.79x = 410.79 × 127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.79x = 52,420.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,420.27/273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.47

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