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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.80, 410.28 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.80, 410.28 and 129.32 is: 193.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.80 : 410.28 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.80/410.28 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.80x = 410.28 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.80x = 53,057.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,057.41/273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.78

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