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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.06, 407.55 and 134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.06, 407.55 and 134.69 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.06 : 407.55 = 134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.06/407.55 = 134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.06x = 407.55 × 134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.06x = 54,892.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,892.91/272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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