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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.55, 408.77 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.55, 408.77 and 131.84 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.55 : 408.77 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.55/408.77 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.55x = 408.77 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.55x = 53,892.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,892.24/272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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