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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.23, 408.17 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.23, 408.17 and 135.20 is: 202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.23 : 408.17 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.23/408.17 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.23x = 408.17 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.23x = 55,185.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,185.94/272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.72

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