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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.13, 408.37 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.13, 408.37 and 127.86 is: 191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.13 : 408.37 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.13/408.37 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.13x = 408.37 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.13x = 52,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,214.19/272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.87

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