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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.02, 407.97 and 123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.02, 407.97 and 123.79 is: 185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.02 : 407.97 = 123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.02/407.97 = 123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.02x = 407.97 × 123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.02x = 50,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,502.61/272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.66

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