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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.09, 407.76 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.09, 407.76 and 125.50 is: 188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.09 : 407.76 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.09/407.76 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.09x = 407.76 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.09x = 51,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,171.84/272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.07

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