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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.89, 411 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.89, 411 and 129.62 is: 194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.89 : 411 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.89/411 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.89x = 411 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.89x = 53,273.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,273.82/273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.51

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