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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.44, 408.66 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.44, 408.66 and 128.12 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.44 : 408.66 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.44/408.66 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.44x = 408.66 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.44x = 52,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,357.52/272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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