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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 408.82 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 408.82 and 135.50 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 408.82 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/408.82 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 408.82 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 55,393.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,393.07/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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