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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.01, 408.08 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.01, 408.08 and 86.93 is: 130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.01 : 408.08 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.01/408.08 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.01x = 408.08 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.01x = 35,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,471.92/272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.41

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