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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.25, 408.56 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.25, 408.56 and 127.98 is: 192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.25 : 408.56 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.25/408.56 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.25x = 408.56 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.25x = 52,286.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,286.87/272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.05

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