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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 408.98 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 408.98 and 133.95 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 408.98 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/408.98 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 408.98 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 54,784.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,784.74/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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