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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.06, 408.24 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.06, 408.24 and 133.22 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.06 : 408.24 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.06/408.24 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.06x = 408.24 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.06x = 54,385.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,385.73/272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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