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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.99, 410.94 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.99, 410.94 and 127.73 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.99 : 410.94 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.99/410.94 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.99x = 410.94 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.99x = 52,488.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,488.73/273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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