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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.49, 408.71 and 135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.49, 408.71 and 135.62 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.49 : 408.71 = 135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.49/408.71 = 135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.49x = 408.71 × 135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.49x = 55,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,429.25/272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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