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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.51, 408.83 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.51, 408.83 and 128.19 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.51 : 408.83 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.51/408.83 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.51x = 408.83 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.51x = 52,407.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,407.28/272.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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