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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 408.04 and 127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 408.04 and 127.85 is: 191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 408.04 = 127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/408.04 = 127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 408.04 × 127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 52,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,165.55/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.67

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