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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.29, 408.44 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.29, 408.44 and 135.20 is: 202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.29 : 408.44 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.29/408.44 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.29x = 408.44 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.29x = 55,220.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,220.41/272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.80

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