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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.31, 407.80 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.31, 407.80 and 135.01 is: 202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.31 : 407.80 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.31/407.80 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.31x = 407.80 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.31x = 55,057.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,057.76/272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.19

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