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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.45, 408.77 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.45, 408.77 and 128.06 is: 192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.45 : 408.77 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.45/408.77 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.45x = 408.77 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.45x = 52,348.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,348.43/272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.14

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