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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.49, 408.86 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.49, 408.86 and 135.54 is: 203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.49 : 408.86 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.49/408.86 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.49x = 408.86 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.49x = 55,416.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,416.21/272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.37

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