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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.12, 407.90 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.12, 407.90 and 125.91 is: 188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.12 : 407.90 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.12/407.90 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.12x = 407.90 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.12x = 51,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,359.00/272.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.74

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