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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.14, 407.90 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.14, 407.90 and 127.55 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.14 : 407.90 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.14/407.90 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.14x = 407.90 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.14x = 52,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,028.98/272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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