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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.20, 408.40 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.20, 408.40 and 127.82 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.20 : 408.40 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.20/408.40 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.20x = 408.40 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.20x = 52,201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,201.69/272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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