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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 408.52 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 408.52 and 133.36 is: 199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 408.52 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/408.52 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 408.52 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 54,479.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,479.56/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.96

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