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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.27, 408.33 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.27, 408.33 and 133.45 is: 200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.27 : 408.33 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.27/408.33 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.27x = 408.33 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.27x = 54,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,489.60/272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.13

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