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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 408.78 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 408.78 and 135.59 is: 203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 408.78 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/408.78 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 408.78 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 55,424.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,424.44/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.34

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