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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.01, 407.90 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.01, 407.90 and 135.12 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.01 : 407.90 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.01/407.90 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.01x = 407.90 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.01x = 55,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,114.77/272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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