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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.39, 408.29 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.39, 408.29 and 135.54 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.39 : 408.29 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.39/408.29 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.39x = 408.29 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.39x = 55,339.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,339.97/272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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