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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 410.41 and 129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 410.41 and 129.25 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 410.41 = 129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/410.41 = 129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 410.41 × 129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 53,045.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,045.49/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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