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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 408.42 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 408.42 and 128.16 is: 192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 408.42 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/408.42 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 408.42 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 52,343.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,343.11/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.16

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