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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.65, 408.99 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.65, 408.99 and 135.31 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.65 : 408.99 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.65/408.99 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.65x = 408.99 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.65x = 55,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,340.44/272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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