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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 408.72 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 408.72 and 135.36 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 408.72 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/408.72 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 408.72 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 55,324.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,324.34/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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