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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.18, 408.19 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.18, 408.19 and 135.14 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.18 : 408.19 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.18/408.19 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.18x = 408.19 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.18x = 55,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,162.80/272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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