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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 408.94 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 408.94 and 87.54 is: 131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 408.94 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/408.94 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 408.94 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 35,798.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,798.61/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.29

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