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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.69, 408.52 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.69, 408.52 and 135.58 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.69 : 408.52 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.69/408.52 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.69x = 408.52 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.69x = 55,387.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,387.14/272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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