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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.80, 410.55 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.80, 410.55 and 129.52 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.80 : 410.55 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.80/410.55 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.80x = 410.55 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.80x = 53,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,174.46/273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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