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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.10, 408.27 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.10, 408.27 and 127.72 is: 191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.10 : 408.27 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.10/408.27 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.10x = 408.27 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.10x = 52,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,144.24/272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.64

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