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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.72, 408.96 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.72, 408.96 and 135.83 is: 203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.72 : 408.96 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.72/408.96 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.72x = 408.96 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.72x = 55,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,549.04/272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.69

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