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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.18, 408.41 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.18, 408.41 and 127.88 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.18 : 408.41 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.18/408.41 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.18x = 408.41 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.18x = 52,224.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,224.79/272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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