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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 411.01 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 411.01 and 127.58 is: 191.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 411.01 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/411.01 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 411.01 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 52,436.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,436.66/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.43

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