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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272, 408.16 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272, 408.16 and 135.08 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272 : 408.16 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272/408.16 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272x = 408.16 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272x = 55,134.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,134.25/272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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