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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.42, 408.66 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.42, 408.66 and 135.56 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.42 : 408.66 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.42/408.66 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.42x = 408.66 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.42x = 55,397.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,397.95/272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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