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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.27, 408.40 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.27, 408.40 and 131.52 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.27 : 408.40 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.27/408.40 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.27x = 408.40 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.27x = 53,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,712.44/272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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