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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.81, 410.62 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.81, 410.62 and 127.51 is: 191.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.81 : 410.62 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.81/410.62 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.81x = 410.62 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.81x = 52,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,357.05/273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.21

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