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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.35, 408.18 and 127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.35, 408.18 and 127.75 is: 191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.35 : 408.18 = 127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.35/408.18 = 127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.35x = 408.18 × 127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.35x = 52,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,145.00/272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.46

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