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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 408.33 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 408.33 and 127.86 is: 191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 408.33 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/408.33 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 408.33 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 52,209.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,209.07/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.54

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