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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.66, 409.05 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.66, 409.05 and 135.70 is: 203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.66 : 409.05 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.66/409.05 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.66x = 409.05 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.66x = 55,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,507.06/272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.58

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