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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.83, 410.54 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.83, 410.54 and 129.38 is: 193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.83 : 410.54 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.83/410.54 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.83x = 410.54 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.83x = 53,112.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,112.97/273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.97

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