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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.62, 408.66 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.62, 408.66 and 128.20 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.62 : 408.66 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.62/408.66 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.62x = 408.66 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.62x = 52,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,390.21/272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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