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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.81, 410.99 and 127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.81, 410.99 and 127.66 is: 191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.81 : 410.99 = 127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.81/410.99 = 127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.81x = 410.99 × 127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.81x = 52,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,466.98/273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.62

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