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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.59, 408.92 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.59, 408.92 and 135.61 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.59 : 408.92 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.59/408.92 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.59x = 408.92 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.59x = 55,451.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,451.94/272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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