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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.22, 407.94 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.22, 407.94 and 134.97 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.22 : 407.94 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.22/407.94 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.22x = 407.94 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.22x = 55,059.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,059.66/272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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