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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 408.59 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 408.59 and 135.48 is: 203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 408.59 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/408.59 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 408.59 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 55,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,355.77/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.09

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