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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.33, 408.18 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.33, 408.18 and 135.47 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.33 : 408.18 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.33/408.18 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.33x = 408.18 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.33x = 55,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,294.10/272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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