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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.19, 408.56 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.19, 408.56 and 135.33 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.19 : 408.56 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.19/408.56 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.19x = 408.56 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.19x = 55,291.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,291.28/272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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