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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.68, 408.72 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.68, 408.72 and 133.56 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.68 : 408.72 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.68/408.72 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.68x = 408.72 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.68x = 54,588.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,588.64/272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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