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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 407.76 and 134.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 407.76 and 134.99 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 407.76 = 134.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/407.76 = 134.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 407.76 × 134.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 55,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,043.52/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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