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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 408.21 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 408.21 and 125.88 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 408.21 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/408.21 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 408.21 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 51,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,385.47/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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