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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.10, 408.15 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.10, 408.15 and 127.74 is: 191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.10 : 408.15 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.10/408.15 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.10x = 408.15 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.10x = 52,137.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,137.08/272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.61

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