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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.21, 408.14 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.21, 408.14 and 135.30 is: 202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.21 : 408.14 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.21/408.14 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.21x = 408.14 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.21x = 55,221.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,221.34/272.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.86

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